Overview
Quality Technician Jobs in Gwinn, MI at Able Medical Devices
We are seeking an innovative and highly motivated Senior Quality Assurance Specialist, Quality Operations, who will play a key role in establishing and optimizing global quality operations programs and contribute significantly to the growth of the Cellares team.
This individual will be responsible for Quality oversight and support of cell therapy manufacturing operations, in full compliance with established cGMP requirements. Functions and activities include Disposition activities, including incoming materials and final drug product, QA shop floor support of manufacturing operations, Quality Assurance review and approval functions, and QC laboratory oversight, among others. This individual will develop, implement and execute QA Operations processes.
Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.
Responsibilities
Manage the daily quality activities for the quality operations team to ensure facility, process, and materials are in compliance with cGMP requirements
Partner with other functional team members to ensure harmonization and alignment with Quality Policies, Guidelines, Programs and Systems Performs tasks related to all aspects of incoming material and final product disposition for the site
Responsible for batch record review activities for the site and coordinating Drug Product Release with clients
Participates in quality shop floor program to ensure compliance of the manufacturing operations
Responsible for providing quality oversight of the QC laboratory
Write, review and approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and associated Work Instructions (WI) and Forms (FRMs), or other documentation, as needed
Evaluate the functional strengths and developmental areas in the Quality organization and focuses on continuous improvement to organizational agility
Act as QA lead for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of QA digital systems (SAP, LIMS, etc.)
Drive startup activities related to system validations, master data setup and user training
Coordinate quality systems related activities among impacted individuals, departments, sites and companies as needed to proactively support business processes
Establish effective partnerships with business units, sites, and individuals to ensure business processes are effectively linked
Perform tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, quality systems and cGMP requirements
Cross train on compliance related activities
Other duties will be assigned, as necessary
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline
5-8 years in a GMP environment with at least 3 years of Quality in pharmaceutical, biologics, vaccines, cell or gene therapy operations, including solid experience in Quality Systems and Regulatory CMC
Excellent knowledge of the regulations for biologics, cell and gene therapy products
Strong knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Comprehensive knowledge of global GMP and regulatory requirements for biotechnology, cell and gene therapy products and Quality by Design approachesThis role requires a strategic mindset, hands-on problem solving skills, and ability to adapt to evolving business needs.
$90,000 – $210,000 a year
Cellares total compensation package contains competitive base salaries, highly subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, 401(k) Matching, Onsite lunches, and Stock options. All displayed pay ranges are approximate, negotiable, and location dependent.
This is Cellares
Cellares is the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) and takes an Industry 4.0 approach to mass manufacturing the living drugs of the 21st century. The company is both developing and operating integrated technologies for cell therapy manufacturing to accelerate access to life-saving cell therapies. The company’s Cell Shuttle integrates all the technologies required for the entire manufacturing process in a flexible and high-throughput platform that delivers true walk-away, end-to-end automation. Cell Shuttles will be deployed in Cellares’ Smart Factories around the world to meet total patient demand for cell therapies at global scale. Partnering with Cellares enables academics, biotechs, and pharma companies to accelerate drug development and scale out manufacturing, lower process failure rates, lower manufacturing costs, and meet global patient demand.
The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California with its commercial-scale IDMO Smart Factory in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The company is backed by world-class investors and has raised over $355 million in financing.
Leveling will be based on overall experience, education, and demonstration of knowledge throughout the interview process.
Title: Quality Technician
Company: Able Medical Devices
Location: Gwinn, MI
